David Luiz (born 22 april 1987), is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League. Mainly a central defender, David Luiz was born on April 22, 1987 in Sao Paulo and began his career with Esporte Clube Vitoria in Bahia where he made 47 appearances. switched to Benfica, initially on loan in January 2007 before making the move permanent that summer. In total he made 82 league appearances for the Lisbon club missing just one game last season as they wrapped up a first league title in five years. Uefa.com voted David Luiz the league's Player of the Year.
Mainly a central defender, David Luiz was born on April 22, 1987 in Sao Paulo and began his career with Esporte Clube Vitoria in Bahia where he made 47 appearances. switched to Benfica, initially on loan in January 2007 before making the move permanent that summer. In total he made 82 league appearances for the Lisbon club missing just one game last season as they wrapped up a first league title in five years. Uefa.com voted David Luiz the league's Player of the Year.